St. James Catholic School

Save the Date!
Join us for Meet the Teacher on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. This drop-in event is a great opportunity for students and their families to meet their teachers for the 2026–2027 school year, visit their classrooms, and drop off school supplies before the first day of school. Our first day of school is Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Summer flies by. Don’t waste precious hours at the end driving around town fighting crowds to buy school supplies.
Order from School Tool Box now, and check back-to-school shopping off your list in just 5 minutes. Items are delivered just in time for the first day of school.
Visit SchoolToolBox.com now and it’s just click, ship, done. Enjoy your summer!
If you have any questions about School Tool Box or the supply boxes, please call 800-952-1119, or visit their website.

We are excited to announce that Mr. J. Wiltz will be moving back into the classroom for the 2026-2027 school year. He will be one of our 6th grade teachers. Welcome back to the 6th grade team, Mr. Wiltz! On a personal note, Mr. Wiltz just celebrated his grandmother’s 94th birthday and wanted to share a picture from the celebration!

We are hiring certified teachers for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, and 4th grade teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. If a certified K-6 teacher is interested in teaching Pre-K3 or Pre-K4 there are pathways to certification! All interested applicants should email their resume, application, and educator license to Lauren Ross at [email protected]. The job descriptions and application can be found on the school website: https://stjamesgulfport.com/employment.

CYO Sports 2026 Fall Football and Cheerleading Registration is still open! The deadline to register is this Friday, June 5. The fees will cover referee costs, administrative expenses, jerseys, facility usage, security, championship awards, and gate fees. The cheerleading fee does not include uniforms. Please see the flyer for more information. The direct link to register is: https://forms.gle/1i5ifGUuqPzK7hw88.

School supply lists are posted on the school website. Here is the direct link: www.stjamesgulfport.com.

This report truly shows the incredible progress that has taken place in the SJCS Library this year! From new books added to thousands of checkouts, our students have grown so much in their love for reading. Thank you, Mrs. Caswell, for all you do to make the library such a special place for our students each day!

Our sixth graders enjoyed a wonderful end-of-the-year breakfast this morning to wrap up their year before graduation tomorrow. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and will miss their smiling faces around the school!

Today, our students surprised Ms. Harvey with a beautiful assembly filled with love, gratitude, and heartfelt memories. 💙 Students shared special speeches, performed a song, and reminded Ms. Harvey just how much she means to our school family. To end the celebration, she walked through hallways lined with cheering students holding signs and showering her with love. Ms. Harvey, thank you for the faith, leadership, and kindness you have poured into our school each day. Your impact will continue to live on in the hearts of our students and staff for years to come.

Thank you, Mrs. Harvey, for the guidance, encouragement, faith, and love you have poured into our school community. You have made a lasting impact on so many hearts, and you will always be a part of our Trojan family. We will miss you dearly and are praying for you as God leads you into this next chapter.